The city is actively working to replace the existing neighborhood signage in Bridle Trails in 2026 as part of the Neighborhood Enhancement Program. The new signs are designed to reinforce Bridle Trails' distinct community identity. Community input has been received throughout the design process: beginning with an online survey on the initial design direction and neighborhood values, to direct community engagement at the August Night Out event, to the current stage now with resident voting by mail on the final design. During the online survey, the community expressed a preference for a traditional / classic signage design.
All Bridle Trails households have been mailed a ballot in mid-October to vote on their preference for the final design. There are four primary design options on the ballot. For each of the four designs there is the option to prefer a subtle variation of that primary design. Upon completion of the vote, the signs will move to production with installation planned by the end of the year.
Locations
The signs will be at gateway locations into the neighborhood at four existing sign locations.
Timeline and Process
- Seeking initial design direction from the Eastgate community - March
- Procure vendor with scope drafted per design direction - April
- Vendor will develop three alternate designs per initial community direction - June
- Community to vote on preferred choice of the three sign designs - October
- Procurement and fabrication of signs - November
- Installation of signs - December
Design
These four monument-style stone signs will be about 5 1/2 ft in length, about 4 ft tall and about 1 1/2 ft in depth and will be constructed with natural stone veneer applied over an internal Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) structure. They will have dark colored metal lettering affixed to the stone with the word "Bridle Trails." Through the neighborhood vote, there is the possibility to also add an accompanying graphic to the sign such as trees, horseshoe or horseback rider. A solid stone capstone will be placed atop the monument sign to give it a solid and finished look.
The signs are designed to comply with City requirements dictating the size and height as well as other requirements such as vehicle sightlines, roadway clear zone, view triangles from driveways, stay within City property and avoid utility lines. Signs are also designed to be low maintenance.